Book Discussion with The Fortnightly of Chicago: “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry: A Novel” by Fredrik Backman

Shelf Isolation

Our thanks to The Fortnightly of Chicago for inviting Illinois Dames to a virtual book discussion.  Close to thirty-three bibliophiles participated in a lively group discussion led by Fortnightly members on Zoom.

Kindred Conversations

Readers enjoyed Fredrik Backman’s novel, “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry: A Novel” as a story about the power of fairy tales to  inspire and heal, as the protagonist finds redemption among quirks along the way.  With whimsical charm and warmth, this narrative touches upon relationships between grandmother-granddaughter and an ensemble of eclectic characters in fantastical situations. It is a poignant tribute to the everlasting bonds of deep family ties that brought readers alternately to tears and laughter, and sometimes to both at the same time.